Reigning champion Roger Federer dropped his opening match in Shanghai, and his first ATP match since the U.S. Open final, to qualifier Alberto Ramos, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 3-6. Check out some of the ugly numbers. … [Read more...]
Tom Brady’s Incredible Fitness Inspired by Medical Charlatan?
Before last year's Super Bowl, the New York Times Magazine published a lengthy profile of New England quarterback Tom Brady, entitled Tom Brady Cannot Stop. In it, author Mark Leibovich introduces a man named Alex Guerrero, Brady's "best friend and ever-present guru for training and many other things." … [Read more...]
Chase Utley Suspended Two Games After Slide into Ruben Tejada
The New York Mets can't get their Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series back, but they can at least take solace in the fact that Major League Baseball considers Chase Utley’s slide into second base during Game 2 worthy of a suspension. … [Read more...]
First Female Baseball Analyst Jessica Mendoza Ignores Sexist Backlash
Jessica Mendoza, whose history-making broadcast debut as Major League Baseball's first female analyst in a post-season game prompted a sexist backlash, is taking the situation in stride. … [Read more...]
Greg Hardy Trash Talks Tom Brady
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy officially returned from his four-game suspension Monday, and he didn't waste any time making headlines, as he took aim at New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. … [Read more...]
Daniel Cormier’s UFC Title Reign in the Shadow of Jon Jones
When it was all over—when the fifth round ended and the judges declared Daniel Cormier the winner and he raised his hands in the air, half in triumph, half in relief—it was difficult to look at him with anything other than awe and admiration. … [Read more...]
Golden Tate Defends Joe Lombardi
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi is already under fire for the team's early struggles. Wide receiver Golden Tate didn't make the situation any better when he said the Lions' opponents know their plays before the ball is even snapped. … [Read more...]
Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers All Bets Are Off
The San Francisco 49ers own the upper hand in the recent rivalry with the Green Bay Packers—and yes, we can call it a rivalry—with four straight victories and three covers. But the 49ers are not the same team they were even just a season ago, which is why they'll go off as home dogs when they host the Packers on Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...]